“While no lives were in immediate danger, it is concerning that certain persons are lighting fires in vacant buildings around Gunnedah.

“While they might consider the buildings of little value, they’re placing themselves and others in danger as well as surrounding properties.”

Deputy Captain Swift said while the community should not be alarmed for their personal safety, he asked residents seeing suspicious activity around vacant buildings to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The remains of the house on Tempest St, Gunnedah. Photo: Peter Lorimer